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American G.I. Memorial

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Details:

The monument is located on the western side of the church, close to the entrance. It is situated in the same small rock garden as the town's "Monument aux Morts." The monument is flanked by an American flag. Monument This monument is a gray fieldstone with embossed representations of the American and Belgian flags as well as an English inscription. The inscription expresses the gratitude of the local population for the sacrifice of American soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom of Ourthe.

Monument Text:

"In Memory 
Of All The G.I.'s
Who Died In January 1945
For The Liberation
Of Ourthe"

Commemorates:

Units:

United States Army

Wars:

WWII

Battles:

Battle of the Bulge

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